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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.75, 3,070.13 and 507.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.75, 3,070.13 and 507.75 is: 761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.75 : 3,070.13 = 507.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.75/3,070.13 = 507.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.75x = 3,070.13 × 507.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.75x = 1,558,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,855.97/2,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.63

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